Received a parking charge notice on the 9th of September 2012, haven't received any letters yet as there are still a few days left before the 21 day period. Does the October 2012 'Protection of Freedoms Act 2012: Recovery of unpaid parking charges' apply to me? Or does this new law only apply to those who receive a ppc after the 1st of October? From my understanding I the law at the time of the offense committed applies, therefore they would need to prove who the driver was and cannot charge the registered keeper.

Thanks Michael for confirming this! So this means I can ignore all the letters and not pay the ridiculous discounted rate £65?!

I received a Parking charge notice from Gemini Parking Solutions on the 9th of September 2012. I understand its best to ignore these but what about the law that comes into force from 1st of October 'Recovery of unpaid parking charges Section 56 and schedule 4 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012' which basically means that they hold the registered keeper of the owner responsible. As I have received the parking charge notice before the 1st of October does that mean they cannot use the new law against me? or is the new law for the people they issue tickets to after the 1st of October? Both Parking Eye and Gemini are members of the BPA association so its worth looking up